PCIe vs. SATA: Which Type of SSD is faster?

f you’re on a budget, go with SATA. If you want maximum performance that includes big file transfers, go with PCIe. Both are most convenient to use in the M.2 form factor, and both are demonstrably better than HDD in terms of speed, so you really can’t go wrong.

Note that there are several other SSD-related terms you should know, like TRIM and SLC/MLC/TLC. You should also keep up with good SSD maintenance and be wary of these signs that your SSD is about to fail.

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